Tuesday, September 29, 2020

GG14 Logo - Girls Golf - 4c vertical.png Ballyhack Golf Club and Hidden Creek Golf Club Host Girls Golf Events to Grow the Game The Dormie Network club, an Official Marketing Partner of the LPGA, provides opportunities and support for Girls Golf in both Virginia and New Jersey DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., September 29, 2020 – The LPGA Foundation announced today that Ballyhack Golf Club and Hidden Creek Golf Club, both Dormie Network clubs, have partnered with LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, First Tee of Roanoke Valley, and First Tee of Jersey Shore to host Girls Golf clinics on Saturday, Oct. 17. Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs, joined the LPGA family in June of 2019 as an Official Marketing Partner with the goal of helping the LPGA in its efforts to grow the game. The no-cost events offer instruction on the fundamentals of golf in a fun and safe environment with a focus on the 5 E's of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf: Empower, Enrich, Engage, Exercise, and Energize. Open to girls aged 6 to 17 with an interest in golf, the event features activities such as Golfzilla, chipping and putting games as well as lively personalized drawings by local caricature artists. “We are so excited for our second annual LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Day at beautiful Ballyhack Golf Club,” said Jennifer Blackwood, Site Director for Girls Golf of Roanoke, VA. “We are looking forward to another memorable afternoon that supports girls' interest in the game.” “We are so excited to participate in this event at Hidden Creek Golf Club,” said Pam Boccaccio, Program Director for First Tee — Jersey Shore. “One of our key mission points at First Tee Jersey Shore is to support and nurture Girls Golf. This fun and educational event is a showcase of how impactful the program is for young ladies. We are proud to partner with the teams at Dormie Network, Hidden Creek, and the LPGA Foundation to provide this opportunity for our local girls to engage in.” Through this event and others, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf has a goal of creating a safe space for young women to come together and encourage each other, not only in golf but in everyday activities. They are focused on messaging related to mentorship, peer-to-peer networking, creating lasting friendships, and teaching the girls that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. “Ballyhack is excited to once again host LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Day. In conjunction with Dormie Network, the club is honored to participate in this initiative to grow the game and serve the local community” said Ian Sikes, Ballyhack General Manager. “Growing the game of golf and giving back to the local community are high priorities for Dormie Network, and these clinics are a fun and informative way to accomplish both of those goals. We are excited for the opportunity to partner with LPGA and host these young ladies’ at Hidden Creek Golf Club,” said Jon Chapman, Hidden Creek General Manager. Interested families can still register for the no-cost event at Ballyhack Golf Club using this link. Pre-registration is required as space is limited this year. Unfortunately, registration for the event at Hidden Creek is now closed. About LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Run in partnership by The LPGA Foundation and the United States Golf Association, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf (Girls Golf) is a non-profit 501-c3 junior golf program with sites in more than 500 communities across the country. Girls Golf sites provide girls with quality golf instruction led by LPGA and PGA teaching professionals who provide a supportive girl-friendly environment for young women to learn and enjoy the game. Girls Golf reaches more than 80,000 young women annually through traditional junior golf programs and outreach efforts, empowering them with confidence and valuable life skills (including leadership and healthy living) through the Five E's of Girls Golf. About Ballyhack and Dormie Network Ballyhack Golf Club, the #5 Golf Course in Virginia as named by Golf Digest, is a 190-acre Lester George design nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ballyhack belongs to Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs. Dormie Network membership includes access to and full member privileges at every club: ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; Dormie Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina; Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia; Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; and Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Each offers a premier golf experience in a relaxing and accommodating environment ideal for business or leisure. Learn more at DormieNetwork.com. About Hidden Creek and Dormie Network Hidden Creek Golf Club, the #87 Best Modern Course as named by Golfweek, is an 18-hole Coore-Crenshaw course sprawling 750 acres of aged woodlands in southern New Jersey. Hidden Creek belongs to Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs. Dormie Network membership includes access to and full member privileges at every club: ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; Dormie Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina; Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia; Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; and Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Each offers a premier golf experience in a relaxing and accommodating environment ideal for business or leisure. Learn more at DormieNetwork.com.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

RENAGEDES SPECIAL PROGRAM

TRUMP TAKES ON BIDEN IN THE QUADRENNIAL BOBBLECTION™ THE RENEGADES CONTINUE THE TRADITION DURING A HISTORICAL PANDEMIC Fishkill, NY (2020) – Rain, sleet, snow, hurricanes, delayed or non-played minor league baseball seasons, murder hornets and now COVID-19 are all formidable deterrents to keep people from leaving their homes, but nothing is going to prevent the 2020 Bobblection™ from taking place. The people will still have their say starting today, September 23rd, with online voting at www.hvrenegades.com. The voting will culminate with a drive-thru Bobblehead pick up event at Dutchess Stadium on Saturday, October 17th, when a winner will be declared in the quadrennial Bobblection™. The voting will occur as follows: Fans will choose the candidate they would like to vote for online during their purchase at www.hvrenegades.com. The Bobblection™ package cost $30.00 and includes the Bobblehead of their chosen candidate and a Valley Reserved ticket voucher for the 2021 season. The same package is also available to be mailed to you if you are unable to show up on October 17th for an additional $10.00. At check-out, voters will choose their delivery method: Pick Up or Mail Delivery. In person Bobblehead pick up will take place Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. at Dutchess Stadium (1500 Rt 9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590). Facemasks will be required at the drive-thru pick up event and election results will be announced immediately following. “Part of the fun of the Bobblection™ is that our fans typically get to go into a makeshift voting booth and cast their ballots for President”, said Steve Gliner, President / General Manager of the Hudson Valley Renegades. “This year has been extremely challenging during the pandemic without having a season, but we would be remiss not to continue the tradition of the Bobblection™ since it is a staple with the Renegades and recognized on a national level.” For pick up voters that choose Donald Trump, there will be a red booth to drive up to and pick up your package. For pick up voters who choose Joe Biden, there will be a blue booth to drive up to pick up your package. For pick up voters looking to keep your vote anonymous, there will be a special drive up booth to accommodate you as well. Social distancing and disinfecting protocols will be enforced. The Hudson Valley Renegades, will once again head-up this unique promotion with their sister teams. Also participating will be the St. Paul Saints and the Charleston RiverDogs. This year marks the 5th time the Bobblection™ that will take place. Hudson Valley Renegades fans have correctly picked the presidential winner every year since its inception. George W. Bush in 2004, Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 and Donald J. Trump in 2016, making Bobblection™ arguably the most accurate voter poll in history. For more information, please visit us online at www.hvrenegades.com or call the Renegades office at 845-838-0094.

TESTING PARTNER OF THE LPGA TOUR

LPGA_LOGO_VERT_Color_over_White.png Eurofins Named Official Testing Partner of the LPGA Tour DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 23, 2020 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announced that Eurofins has been named the Tour’s Official Testing Partner. Eurofins, a world leader in clinical diagnostics, forensic, pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratory testing services, will leverage the Eurofins SAFER@WORKTM protocols to aid in the Tour’s continued safe return to play. The partnership, slated to run through 2021, will ensure the LPGA has an easy, painless, fast and reliable COVID-19 testing program. “The health and safety of our athletes, caddies, staff and tournament partners is always our number one priority, and it was very important for us to find a global testing partner that would help fit our needs in the United States and internationally. As a world-wide leader in bio-analysis, Eurofins is a perfect match for our global Tour and schedule,” said Heather Daly-Donofrio, LPGA Chief Tour Operations Officer. “We are excited to welcome Eurofins to the LPGA family as we work to maintain a safe and healthy tournament environment each week on Tour.” Players, caddies, staff and essential personnel will take self-administered, mid-nasal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at an on-site testing location upon tournament arrival. Direct pathogen detection via PCR is the industry method of choice to detect acute COVID-19 infection. Eurofins will leverage its global network of laboratories to offer the LPGA a dedicated on-site team to monitor sample collection at each tournament and provide results within 24-48 hours. Eurofins has been at the forefront of COVID-19 testing – launching its first RT-PCR (real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction) assay for SARS-CoV-2 on March 13. Since then, Eurofins has rolled out several highly accurate, FDA-approved active infection and antibody assays to thousands of clients nationwide, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, government entities, sports organizations and employers. In addition to individual PCR testing, Eurofins offers a robust group of assays for COVID-19, including pooled, antibody, wastewater, worn-mask, and environmental surfaces and will soon be launching saliva testing. About Eurofins – the global leader in bio-analysis Eurofins Scientific, through its subsidiaries (hereinafter “Eurofins” or “the Group”), believes it is the global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in esoteric and molecular clinical diagnostic testing. With over 48,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries generally specialized by end client markets and operating more than 800 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of a wide range of products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services. The Group’s objective is to provide customers with high-quality and innovative services, accurate results on time and, when requested, expert advice by its highly-qualified staff. Eurofins is committed to pursuing its dynamic growth strategy by expanding both its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions and a very large range of testing methods. As one of the most innovative and quality-oriented international groups in its industry, Eurofins is ideally positioned to support its clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities and healthcare practitioners around the world. Shares in Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN FR0000038259, Reuters EUFI.PA, Bloomberg ERF FP). About the LPGA The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women’s Network and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via www.LPGA.com. Join the social conversation at www.facebook.com/lpga, www.twitter.com/lpga and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo, and on Instagram at @lpga_tour.

Monday, September 14, 2020

JUNIOR CLUB ROLLS OUT TODAY

PBA Junior Club Rolls Out Today for Youth Bowlers All-New Junior Club Available for Girls and Boys Under Age 17 with Dreams of Competing in the PBA New York, NY – The Professional Bowlers Association is proud to announce the launch of PBA Jr., a new club exclusively for youth bowlers that will encourage and support their participation in the sport as they begin their journey to become a professional. Youth bowlers under age 17 can sign up today for the PBA Jr. Club in one of two tiers - PBA Jr. Basic Tier or PBA Jr. Premium Tier. Each tier offers discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments, early access to PBA Tour events, merchandise, and much more. PBA Jr. Basic Tier - $39.95 annual fee Discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments Official PBA Jr. Bag Tag Exclusive PBA Jr. merchandise kit including official PBA bowling towel, water bottle and hat Early access to PBA Tour event tickets and free upgrades on tickets purchased *BowlerX.com discounts: 10% off orders with free shipping 20% discount to annual FloBowling subscription for new subscribers Annual free game voucher at any Bowlero Corp center PBA Jr. Club Premium Tier - $89.98 annual fee Official PBA Jr. High 5 customized jersey Discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments Official PBA Jr. Bag Tag Exclusive PBA Jr. merchandise kit including official PBA bowling towel, water bottle and hat Early access to PBA Tour event tickets and free upgrades on tickets purchased *BowlerX.com discounts: 10% off orders with free shipping Free download of PBA Pro Bowling console game (available for Xbox One, Steam, Nintendo Switch or PS4) 20% discount to annual FloBowling subscription for new subscribers Annual free game voucher at any Bowlero Corp center The PBA Jr. Club will also offer youth bowlers the opportunity to compete like a professional in PBA Jr. tournaments while bowling for a chance to win SMART scholarships. Tournaments, including the PBA Jr. National Championship, will be announced at a later date. With the success of the inaugural PBA Jr. National Championship Regionals and efforts to advance the sport of bowling at every level, the PBA Jr. Club is one of many opportunities for youth bowlers to get a head start before entering PBA Tour level competition. For additional information and to sign up for the PBA Jr. Club, visit pba.com/junior. *BowlerX.com discounts – some exclusions apply. No discount allowed on items protected by manufacturer pricing policies and on existing sale items. About the PBA The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world. The PBA plays host to bowling’s biggest tournaments from the Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, and PBA50 Tour. In 2019, the PBA was acquired by Bowlero Corporation, the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling entertainment centers with more than 300 locations throughout North America. For more information, please visit PBA.com.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

WINNERS CIRCLE WITH MIRIM LEE

ANA_Inspiration_fc_digital.jpg ANA Inspiration Mission Hills Country Club | Rancho Mirage, Calif. | Sept. 10-13, 2020 In the Winner’s Circle with Mirim Lee Sept. 13, 2020 Hometown/Resides: Gwangju, Republic of Korea/Grapevine, Texas Birthdate: Oct. 25, 1990; currently 29 years, 10 months and 19 days LPGA Tour Status: Finished second at the 2013 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to first earn LPGA Tour status Turned Professional/Rookie Year: 2009/2014 VICTORIES LPGA: Fourth career victory and first major PREVIOUS LPGA TOUR WINS: 2017 Kia Classic, 2014 Reignwood LPGA Classic, 2014 Meijer LPGA Classic KLPGA: Three career victories MONEY With her win, Lee earns $465,000; she has earned $465,000 for the season and $4,667,546 for her career PREVIOUS ANA INSPIRATION RESULTS 2019 – MC; 2018 – T30; 2017 – T14; 2016 – MC; 2015 – T11; 2014 – T26 2020 LPGA TOUR PERFORMANCE Three events played, one cut made, $465,000, one victory OF NOTE This is Lee’s first major title She has three victories on the KLPGA Tour, coming at the 2013 KG-Edaily Ladies Open, 2012 Korean Women’s Open and 2011 S-OIL Champions Enjoys watching baseball Has a Maltese named Chung Nam Turned professional in 2009 and played on the KLPGA’s developmental tour Twice recorded career-low rounds of 62, most recently during the first round of the 2016 AIG Women’s Open

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

JR. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

PBA Jr. National Championship Regional Results 20 youth bowlers, top 4 from each regional qualifier to advance to PBA Jr. National Championship New York, NY – Over 500 of the best youth bowlers, ages seven to 17, from around the country took to the lanes to begin their journey to become the first ever PBA Jr. National Champion. The fierce competition kicked off on September 4th with the regional portion of the inaugural event split into four qualifying tournaments at Bowlero locations across the country. Each regional had the same format – two squads of six-game qualifying rounds followed by two semi-final qualifying games for the top 50 percent of players. After eight qualifying games, the top 20 players advanced to match play for six final games. The long-running Parker Bohn III Scholarship Tournament (PB3) served as an additional qualifier for the East Region. The top two boys and girls in the PB3 event automatically secured a spot in the PBA Jr. National Championship. The youth bowlers brought their A-game, including three perfect 300-games, but only the top two boys and girls secured spots to advance to the National Championship. Midwest Region – Bowlero Wauwatosa Top Boys 1. Nate Purches, Marlborough, Mass. 3,077 2. Blake Martin, Oakdale, Minn., 3,017 Top Girls 1. Jillian Martin, Stow, Ohio, 2,705 2. Hailey Triske, Minnetonka, Minn., 2,643 South Region – Bowlero Marietta Top Boys 1. James Bennett, Huntingtown, Md, 2,920 2. Joshua Collins, Fortson, Ga., 2,831 Top Girls 1. Annalise O’Bryant, Ball Ground, Ga., 2,860 2. Aliyah Alleyne, Sanford, N.C., 2,614 Southwest Region – Bowlero Euless Top Boys 1. Spencer Robarge, Springfield, Miss., 3,045 2. Julian Michael Salinas, Richmond, Texas, 2,858 Top Girls 1. Lara Kurt, Leland, N.C., 2,626 2. Jaelle Hamman, Jarrell, Texas, 2,548 West Region – Bowlero Christown Top Boys 1. Hunter Mayes, Gold Canyon, Ariz., 2,982 2. Zach Greim, Poway, California, 2,895 Top Girls 1. Katelyn Abigania, San Diego, Cali., 2,649 2. Emily Cheesman, Hemet, Cali., 2,388 East Region – Howell Lanes Top Boys 1. Randal Dubar, Milford, Mass. 2. Parker Laubach, Bethlehem, Pa. Top Girls Paige Peters, Toms River, N.J. Victoria Varano, Stony Point, N.Y. 300 games: Julian Salinas, Nolan Blessing, Cincinnati, Ohio; Silas Lira, Tampa, Fla. Each regional tournament guaranteed a first place $2,000 SMART Scholarship. SMART scholarships were also awarded to one out of every six (1:6) entries in each division. The top two boy and girl finishers from each regional will move on to the National Championship to compete for a $7,500 SMART Scholarship. The National Championship date will be held in conjunction with a PBA National Tour stop, to be named at a later date. The PBA is committed to advancing the sport of bowling at every level and the PBA Jr. National Championship is one of many opportunities for youth bowlers to enjoy when they join PBA Jr., a new club exclusively for ages 17 and under, set to launch mid-September. For additional information and to learn more about the PBA Jr. Club, visit pba.com/junior. With health and safety top of mind, the PBA is following local and federal guidelines on COVID-19. The PBA is significantly modifying event procedures as well as taking all necessary precautions to reduce health risks for players and staff during competition. For a complete list of standards, please visit pba.com. About the PBA The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world. The PBA plays host to bowling’s biggest tournaments from the Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, and PBA50 Tour. In 2019, the PBA was acquired by Bowlero Corporation, the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling entertainment centers with more than 300 locations throughout North America. For more information, please visit PBA.com.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

MUSEUM'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING

Museum's Virtual Programming Series Spotlights Moe Berg Moe Berg's baseball career consisted of 15 unremarkable big league seasons. Berg's remarkable life, however, fascinates fans and historians to this day. Berg will be featured in a Virtual Curator Spotlight program at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2, as part of the Museum’s Safe at Home initiative. The mysterious Berg, who spoke multiple languages and worked for the United States government during some of the most critical times in the country's history, hit .243 over 663 career games with the Dodgers, White Sox, Indians, Senators and Red Sox in the 1920s and 1930s. The Berg Virtual Curator Spotlight is one of several upcoming events on the Hall of Fame’s channels, including (all times Eastern): Virtual Curator Spotlight: Moe Berg Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Morris Berg spent 15 seasons in the big leagues, mostly as a backup catcher with teams struggling to stay out of the American League basement. But Berg’s story remains one of baseball’s most unusual and mysterious tales – and lives on today through books, movies and an exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This Curator Spotlight experience will give our virtual visitors the unique opportunity to learn about the creation process behind our Moe Berg: Big League Spy exhibit, featuring a special interview with a Hall of Fame curator. This program is free, but registration is required. Virtual Ask the Expert: Creating an Exhibit: Part 2 Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3 p.m. This program highlights the National Baseball Hall of Fame's exhibit creation process. This session will pick up at the point of where the curatorial team focuses on identifying stories and artifacts, working with our Exhibits and Design Departments, and then opening the exhibit to the public. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions via the Zoom chat function as time allows. Virtual Field Trip: Roberto Clemente Day Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. The Hall of Fame celebrates Roberto Clemente Day by talking to longtime executive Luis Mayoral, who has worked for five decades within the game as a journalist, broadcaster and team official. Mayoral, a close friend of Clemente and the entire Clemente family, was the first person hired by a major league team to serve as a Latin American liaison, helping players from the Caribbean adjust to life in the United States while serving as a team translator. Mayoral will offer his personal memories of Clemente, giving rare insight into Roberto’s personality, determination and sense of humor. This virtual program is free, but registration is required. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions via the zoom chat function as time allows. Register to participate in these free virtual programs by visiting the Museum’s Events webpage at baseballhall.org/events. Once capacity is reached via Zoom connection, participants may join us live on the Hall of Fame's Facebook page for all events. These events are a part of the Museum’s regular virtual programming series, and past programs can be found at the Hall of Fame’s YouTube Channel. Connect with the Museum through all the Hall of Fame’s online offerings via Safe at Home, which features educational and cultural resources that include: The Museum’s Digital Collection at collection.baseballhall.org, which features historic photographs, scouting reports, audio oral histories and artifact images from the Museum’s vast collection Free downloadable educational curriculum which cover 15 different topics ranging from mathematics to character development and are tailored to three different school levels from elementary to high school Transcription opportunities for fans as part of our ongoing digitization of our Correspondence Collection Historic and current videos at the Hall of Fame’s YouTube Channel, featuring Hall of Famer biographies, in-depth interviews and highlights of past Hall of Fame Weekends Online exhibits that provide a virtual tour of the Museum, as well as through Google Arts & Culture